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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Stronger grassroots implementation, simplified processes for businesses, and closer public–private partnerships are key to unlocking the full potential of regional trade pacts, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
By V. Sankara
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 agreement, set to be signed later this year, marks a key milestone in strengthening trade, investment and connectivity between the two economic powers, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn said.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have raised concern over the slow progress of the bloc’s free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 upgrade alongside the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), a major step forward for deeper economic integration and growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) – The ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) consultations with China, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and Japan have separately reaffirmed commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organisation at its core.
From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah
JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s uptrend to close on a firmer footing today, staying above the 1,500 mark, supported by improving market sentiment amid easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed performances across regional markets.
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongside the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEAN Summit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US).
